Volvo aftermarket air filters?

[RobWales]

Hi All,

RobWales here (Dan change me back please!)

Has anyone any knowledge of washable k&n style filters for VP motors?

Mine are AD31's and I'm looking into various options!

Cheers all.
Rob.

 

[solitaire11]

hi rob, ive been using k&n style cone filters on my ad41's for years now. a lot cheaper, better looking and i'm certain more boost.

cheers rich.

 

[Tidnock]

I would think any reputable supplier, especially K&N would be more than OK, indeed, there is very little dust in a boat engine environment.

There are not that many filter manufacturers, however, there are many companies that brand them as their own, I would very much doubt that Volvo make their own filters, there is a good chance that the "pattern" filter you may buy is made by the same company as the OEM one, in a fancy box and has passed through several profit centres. Warranty is always an issue when considering spurious parts

 

[Tidnock]

I would think any reputable supplier, especially K&N would be more than OK, indeed, there is very little dust in a boat engine environment.

There are not that many filter manufacturers, however, there are many companies that brand them as their own, I would very much doubt that Volvo make their own filters, there is a good chance that the "pattern" filter you may buy is made by the same company as the OEM one, in a fancy box and has passed through several profit centres. Warranty is always an issue when considering spurious parts

You may get some unwanted, additional, induction noise, it is easy to forget that air filters also reduce the air intake noise